Spicy Chicken And Peppers

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This quick chicken dish combines tender strips of chicken breast with julienned green peppers and onion, all cooked in a savoury tomato sauce. The sauce gets its character from Italian seasoning, chilli powder, and a touch of sugar, creating a balanced and slightly spicy flavour. It's a straightforward recipe that comes together in one pan, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet satisfying meal. You can have this hearty dinner on the table in about 20 minutes.

Spicy Chicken And Peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 cups green peppers, julienned
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  1. Cook the chicken strips, green peppers, onion, and minced garlic in vegetable oil using a non-stick skillet until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Add the tomato sauce, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, chilli powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine everything.
  3. Allow the mixture to reach a full boil.
  4. Lower the heat and let the dish simmer without a lid for 5 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1154400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast
AuthorMizzNezz